Chapter 6
By Crystal
Author's Notes: Well, first off, I'm fine again and I'm shocked at myself for my fast recovery emotionally. Usually it takes me so much longer. But yep, I'll continue writing this story. Secondly, I would like all of you to know that I made a website and I'd like it if I would be able to chat with my readers on the forums or something like that, so if you signed up on my forum, that would be greatly appreciated. http: // w w w . angelfire . com / anime4 / clear_crystalglobe / (erase the blanks) Look at the fanart section to see my new drawing of Legolas and Jessica ^^
Once again, I thank my beta Lady Arianna.
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It had been long since I had laid my eyes on him, but he had not changed, not the slightest bit. I looked at him and traced his jaw slowly, hoping this was not a dream and that Valar would not be so cruel. More joy filled my soul as I saw the happiness in his eyes and I knew in my eyes, the same thing would show.
Suddenly, I felt his arms wrapped around me and embrace me fiercely, "Legolas..." I hid my head in his neck, snuggling up close to him, "Oh Valar I've missed you so much..." My eyes blurred yet again and I scolded myself silently...
"I have too..." He said, pulling away and kissing my forehead.
I hid my head in his neck and snuggled up closer to him again, brushing my lips on his neck, "Nae saian luume'..." (It has been too long.)
"Amin sinome." (I am here.)
"Saes... Saes uumuva lembuva amin au'..." (Please... Please do not leave me again...) I whispered quietly, holding onto him as if my life depended on it.
"Amin il'lembuva." (I will never leave you.) I felt him pull away from my embrace slowly and I too, left my arms dangling at my sides, "Cormamin lindua ele lle..." (My heart sings to see thee...) He cupped my face, once again brushing his lips against mine, "Amin mela lle, melamin." (I love you, my love.)
I smiled softly, "Amin mela lle..." And it was then that I really looked at him. Tears gathered at the brim of my eyes, threatening to fall, but I ignored it.
Legolas smiled softly and used the back of his hands to brush away the tears, "Avo nallo, melamin... Amin sinome..." (Do not cry, my love... I am here...)
"They are tears of happiness..." I replied, and then finally looked at what he was wearing. He was wearing and I quirked an eyebrow at his clothing, "Lle maa... quel." (You look... good.) Then I frowned, "Now will you tell me where you got your clothes? They look familiar, yet I cannot place my finger on it..."
Legolas was dressed in a dark blue hooded sweater and a pair of fading jeans. His hair was tied up in a low ponytail, covering the very tip of his ears. May I add that he looks extremely handsome? Well, he is. He grinned, "Well, you shall find out soon enough, melamin." I smiled slyly, then wrapped my arms around him and tugged on his elastic. He gave me a look of disapproval and I ignored it.
"Now..." I embraced him close again, "I want to know everything that has happened when I... left. I want to know how everyone was and is... How in the world did you manage to get here anyhow?!" I looked straight into his eyes that were looking down at me. "And why didn't you just meet me when you gave me the card? Couldn't you just have waited at the coffee shop? And I knew you were there when you gave me the sword, I knew it. I felt your eyes, how Alan managed to not see you is beyond my understanding..."
A small smirk was on his face, "I just wanted to give you a surprise."
"And you think it's funny to have me crying all the time? I was thought I was going insane! If it hadn't been for Alan taking care of me--" I stopped, "Wait." I blinked a few times, letting my thoughts connect together. I narrowed my eyes, "Alan was helping you, wasn't he?"
He gave me a kiss, "I think it would be better if we went back to the cottage and talked, melamin."
I sighed, "It better be good, Heruamin." (My Lord.)
He smiled and I felt my legs turn into jelly, "Let us go."
I nodded and felt his arm around my waist as he drew me close. I leaned my head on his shoulder as we walked together, the origami flowers near our feet, barely moving anymore and I smiled.
Perhaps these legends are actually real...
"How have you been, melamin?" He asked me.
I looked at him with a raised eyebrow again, "Since you have been stalking, no, following me for the past week, I think you know how I am doing and since Alan has been talking to you, you know how I am doing."
He shook his head, "I have never talked to Master Alan, actually."
"How is that?"
"You shall find out later, Jessica." He pinched my cheek teasingly and I stuck out my tongue. "But I shall tell you of everything... Everything after you..." He gulped uneasily and I put my hand on his arm, "after you left." He finished.
I nuzzled my nose to his neck, "I am here, alive and safe... Do not worry..."
Legolas looked to the horizon, as if in deep thoughts and I would not be the least surprise if he was. As a matter of fact, I would be surprised if he wasn't. "After you left... I almost faded. If not for Aragorn, Gimli, Mithrandir, Haldir, Boromir and Lady Éowyn, I would have stepped into the Halls of Mandos long ago. And if not for your voice I heard in the air, I would have lost all hope. But when we grieved for you, four days after your death... I heard you whisper words to me. I did not know whether they were real or not, but I had thought of them as your words... And I whispered it back." He closed his eyes as if he were in pain. "Aragorn called you 'Jessica Hanson of the Northern Mirkwood'."
I smiled, silently thanking Aragorn, but at the same time, I bit my lips, "It was I... It was I that whispered you those words and I had heard your voice in return. I thought it was too good to be true. That day..." I gulped, "I..."
"Go on." He said, urging me on.
I stopped, "I know... you shall be utterly angry at me when you hear this... But you deserve to know." I stopped and brought up my left hand, then showed him my wrist.
"Mani marte?" (What happened?) He asked, looking at my wrist, studying them. Suddenly, shock was in his eyes and I knew he had figured it out, "Mankoi? Mankoi lle uma tanya?" (Why? Why did you do that?)
I bit my lips, and then looked at him straight in the eye, "Because I no longer had the will to live." I answered truthfully. "Without you, I am nothing. Without you, life is nothing... I..." I stopped, "I was a coward... I tried to kill myself to rid myself of the pain in my heart."
For long moments, he was silent, looking at my wrist, his eyes intense. Finally, I spoke with my eyes on the ground, "Amin hiraetha..." (Forgive me...)
"There is nothing to forgive, melamin..." He tilted my head up with his hand, "Jessica..."
"Uma?" I asked quietly.
He studied my eyes silently for a few seconds, "I do not wish to leave you again..." He started.
"Nor I." I replied.
He kissed my forehead softly, "That is why, we must settle this..." He embraced me close and spoke, "I would follow you until the end of Middle-Earth, you know of this... There is a group of people waiting for us in Middle-Earth, awaiting my return..." I knew he was choosing his words carefully and I felt all of a sudden nervous, "But if you do not wish to return there..."
I frowned, knowing what he suddenly meant, "If I do not wish to return to Middle-Earth, and then you are willing to stay here..."
He nodded.
I felt sadness creeping to my heart, knowing he would indeed do that for me. We would not be able to live a second separation. He was giving up all he ever knew to be with me, he was giving up his world, his family, his friends, and his kingdom... Just for a girl. A girl he had known for five months.
But I felt happiness, knowing he loved me so much. I looked into his eyes and cupped his cheek, brushing my lips against his for a soft kiss, "I wish to go home..."
Sadness settled in his eyes, "Then I shall stay with you."
For a second, I was confused before I understood that he misunderstood me. I smiled softly, "Home..." I started, "Home is where my love is, my friends are, my family is, and where I miss... Home is with Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli, Éowyn, Haldir, Arwen... Home is with you, Legolas."
Legolas was clearly confused.
I smiled up to him, "My home is no longer here, melamin... Home is where you are, where you wish to be. I will not be so cruel as to make you stay in a world where Elves are nothing but a childhood story... I will not make you stay here with a race that I, myself is sick of... Do you understand? My home is no longer here, it is in Middle-Earth..."
He looked shocked for a second, and then he finally spoke, "So you are telling me you are willing to leave everyone you know... Your family and your friends... For me?"
I shook my head and smiled, "It is not only for you, silly. But yes, I am willing to leave everything I have come to know, for Middle-Earth..."
He laughed softly and swung me around happily and I clung onto him for dear life shouting his name. Finally, he put me down, "Diola lle, melamin."
"There is nothing to thank me for." I replied, smiling. "Amin mela lle..." I said.
"Amin mela lle ner." (I love you more.) He grinned.
We walked in complete and comfortable silence for a few minutes, approaching the cottage, but then, I looked at him, asking a question I had on my mind, "When are we leaving, Legolas?"
"For Middle-Earth?" He asked. I nodded, "Within a month's time..."
I let out a breath softly as he raised his eyebrow at me, "I... I wish to leave on March the fourth..." His eyes looked painful for a second and I put my hand in his arm comfortingly, "Legolas..."
He forced a smile at me, "Your death still is a shadow in my mind, even if you are standing with me right now."
"I know... I know it is. I wish I could have told you so you needn't be so sad, but if I had... Then I would not have gotten to save Haldir. You were too stubborn." I replied.
"Amin sinta..." (I know...) He looked ahead; the cottage was only a minute's walk away, "Let us speak to your friends, then."
I nodded, "Let's... But be warned... One of them is--"
I was cut off as Legolas give me a smirk, "Yes, I am aware of that. I have been warned before, do not worry."
Before I could ask what he meant, he dragged me towards the car.
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His hands found mine as we walked towards our house and as I opened the door, I was shocked to meet the faces of both Irene and Bruce. "What... What are you two doing here? I thought you had somewhere else to go!"
Bruce smirked, "Well, hello to you too, Jessica. And you, Lego. We will be leaving soon... Just had to drop of a certain guy to his 'mela'." (Love) He rolled his eyes at that.
"Master Bruce, Lady Irene" Legolas nodded in acknowledgement, "Thank you."
"What in HELL's name is going on in here? If I don't get an explanation, I am sending all of you off to hell."
Alan smirked at my language, "Looks like Jessica is back."
I slapped my hand to my mouth, "Tell me I did not just say that." I looked at Legolas, who had his eyebrow in a complete perfect arc.
A crash on the floor made me forget about my 'swearing' and I found myself looking at Iris, who was staring at Legolas, stuttering. Eddie was beside her, also staring disbelievingly. At the same time, Carrie and Josh appeared from their room, also staring at Legolas, their mouths dropping on the floor.
I bit my lips and coughed softly, getting the attention of all, "Umm... This... Heh, this is Legolas Greenleaf... And he..."
Alan coughed loudly and cleared his throat, catching everyone's attention. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Legolas raise an eyebrow once again. Alan smirked, "May I present to you, Prince Legolas Greenleaf and Jessica Hanson of the Northern Mirkwood."
Iris shook her head, "What the fuck are you talking about, Alan?"
Alan went on, as if not hearing Iris, then grabbed the both of our hands and dragged us towards a room. He made us sit on the bed, and then he disappeared through the door, just to appear a second time, this time with Irene and Bruce on his heels. Just as the five of us was in the room, he closed the door with a slam, then locked it and smiled at me. "Well, I do think our princess here deserves a few answers."
I narrowed my eyes, "Am I the only one who was oblivious to your plans?"
Alan smiled, "Nope, of course not! Did you not see the look of surprise and shock on the faces of Iris, Eddie, Carrie and Josh?"
I clenched my fist, "I mean in here."
Irene spoke up, "Yes you are."
"Why?" I asked sadly, but also angered to some point, "Couldn't you just have told me so I didn't have to go through so much?"
"For that," Bruce said dryly, "You would have to blame Irene."
Irene crossed her arms, "I beg your pardon? I just wanted them to have a very romantic meeting, which, I have no doubt, they did."
Legolas' eyes shone brightly with happiness as he wrapped his arms around me, "That, we did have." He gave me a kiss on the forehead.
Irene 'aww'ed, "Now isn't that sweet."
I raised my eyebrow at Irene, "Now would you all tell me what happened?"
Legolas' arms tightened around me as he looked at me, "Well, that happened when I could no longer stand the thought of leaving you... Haldir, Boromir, Aragorn, Gimli, Arwen, and Éowyn finally dragged me to see Mithrandir..."
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Nutty_Jedi – Hey! Well, I AM learning how to sword-fight, but I don't know if what I'm learning is what you have on your mind. I learn Kendo, Japanese bamboo sticks, yeah. But yeah, I quit, mainly because I don't have enough time, and my ex-boyfriend is in the same class (I met him there, then started talking to him in school). Anyhow, YES! POTC was wicked, and so was 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico'... Well, it was so bloody though... And I was shocked when I heard Johnny Depp swear. I was like, 'huh?'. Anyhow, yep. See you later! Lol, don't we ALL love Legolas?
Anaka Greenleaf – Hey! Well, I'm updating again, and I'm STILL going through stuff, but it's easier to handle, so I'll update, and if it gets in my way, I'll just leave a note for you all. See you later!
merrylyn – Lol, I WILL make Jessica smack Legolas' head... *grins* And I'm fine now, thank you for the support. Ah, if only I could find that guy right now and if only he was as good as Legolas... *sighs dreamily* lol. See you later! And thanks!
yuhi – Well, it's way less than two weeks... Not even a week! So I'll see you soon again!
Smiley Face – Hey! Well, it's not exactly back to NORMAL, for I don't know what normal is for my life, but it's bearable now. Well, I don't exactly know how Iris should react... So I'll need the reviewers' help. Answer the question at the very end of this chapter! Thanks!
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Luckiest Starz – Thanks! Lol, well, it's less than even one week now, so I hope you'll be able to handle that .
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Aranel – Yeah, life gets draining and f*cked up once in a while. Well, I don't think I'll ever forget to write or my reviewers, because literally, you guys are the only thing I'm living for. I just want to write and make reviewers happy, and I want to become a writer when I grow up and maybe find someone that I love and loves me back. Easy to say, but hard to do *sighs*. Wish me luck on my goal tho . See you!
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Siren - *huggles Siren and Legolas* Thank you for the review! Later and I hope you get better soon, Siren.
The Noble Platypus – Thanks a lot. Yeah, I listen to piano music, as a matter of fact, I'm listening to Debussy's 'Clair de Lune'. It's really nice and soothing ^^ Anyhow, see you later!
Passion Lover – Thanks! Well, I'll update soon. And yes, I dream of Legolas all the time *grins* Well, it helps thinking how I'm going to write my next chapter, so yep. And I LOVE that song 'What a Wonderful World'. . Anyhow, see you later! I haven't seen 'Bruce Almighty' yet, but I'm hoping to rent it soon. And I'm probably renting 'Anger Management' as well. I need some happy stuff in my life. See you!
Crystal Moon Magic – Hey! Well, see you next chapter!
Lady-Star – Yep, they finally meet! Yay! Love is beautiful, yes... See you later, and everything's working as good as it can. I think.
Hellish Kitten – Hey! I know you hate cliffies, but there's another one on this one . Sorry! But I'll try to update faster. See ya!
Lady Fae – Hey! Thanks a lot, and I'll try to hope, though sometimes life seems so dark it's just a waste of time to hope...
MissJedi – Hey! Thanks a lot.
Ishiera – Hey! Well, I'll remind myself that. See you later!
Mrs. Ekeena Greenleaf – Heya! Lol, well, you seen that Alan has a part in this chapter, but you'll have to see what part since Legolas says he hasn't talked to Master Alan yet .
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Jessie – 'A Walk to Remember' was so depressing, so sad, but it has actually happened to a lot of people. Well, the origami flower concept, it's a legend. If you fold ninety-nine origami flowers and set it where the windmills are, then your true love will appear. And Iris told her about it. See you later!
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lex – Thanks a lot. Bad stuff seem to happen to me all the time *sighs*
Fluff Writer – Thanks! I don't know if I'm a beautiful person, it seems like I'm more of a selfish person, always telling my problems to everyone when some has even worst problems than me... I don't know *sighs* But thanks ^^
Maqueden*Evenstar – Will Turner? Lol... Okie . See you later! *hugs*
LalaithoftheBruinen – Thanks. See you later!
TitanicHobbit – Yeah, I did stop at the worst place
possible... lol. Well, now you won't have to wait ^^ So see
you later!
Fly Without Wings – Yep, Legolas is back!
blu-eyed-belle – lol, sorry for the cliffhanger, but eh... Well, life's bearable now, although I don't know how long that'll last and how long until I breakdown, but that's life. See you later!
misscarlet1225 – Thanks. Yeah, guys are a pain in the rear, but yep. See you later!
Melia – yep, he came back.
Aiya – Thanks, and you might be right about the suspicion, I don't know what it is, but you might know ^^ See you later, perhaps you'd like to tell me so I can think about it? *shrugs* But see you later! And thanks.
Bluesky – Hey! Well, I hope you get internet at your house really soon. Lol, well, I'm glad your falling for one of my character, but you know what? If you want, I can make a new character in the story and pair him up with her... I've been thinking about it, and now that you say you're falling for him, why not use your name and I'll make a character? Well, it's really up to you, but if you'd like it, email me or something. See you later! *hugs* And yes, depression sucks. Although the first time was way harder to handle...
em the elf – Hmm... Legolas action figure? Really? Hehe, I might think of getting one, but is ebay trustworthy? Anyhow, see you later! *hugs*
DrowningSin – Hey! Yeah, I had to stop there... I love the wind, but I love the rain better... my friends think I'm insane for loving the rain for some really odd reason . And I hate the sun.
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Kyma – Hey. It's
Legolas, lol. My self-esteem is... Low.
But yeah. See you all later!
DevilWench – Well, I took a long time, but I couldn't stand not writing, so I
wrote. See you later!
Kellyn Smith – Lol, I hate it when other people writes cliffhangers, but I love
writing them ^^ See you later!
ellie – Thanks. They aren't worth it, I know... But it's just so frustrating... Argh, I want to wring his neck... Then kill him. Lol! McDonald's IS fattening! And I'm FAT! *cusses* lol. I hope you really get better soon *a thousand hugs*
Roseblade – Hey! *huggles Rose forever too* And yes, Legolas is romantic ^^ Well, this is before Thursday, so yeppers. I probably won't update until Saturday... So I'll hopefully see you then. See you later! *huggles Rose, Jack, Will, Haldir and Legolas* Wuv you all ^^
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Author's Notes: 61 reviews for this chapter! I know a lot of you will kill me for leaving it there, even my beta couldn't believe it . But eh... CLIFFHANGER! Lol. Anyhow, see you all soon and thank you for everything! By the way, I watched 'The Core' last night... It was... Scary . lol. Not scary, but so much suspense! Now I'm waiting for 'Radio' to come out on theaters and I'm waiting for the Special Edition of 'The Two Towers'.
And I noticed I haven't said this in a long while. If you wish to be on the mailing list (I send an email to you every time I update), leave your email somewhere in your review or email me at clear_crystalglobe@hotmail.com. See you later!
Another question for my beloved reviewers...
How should Iris act? Happy for Jess but sad for herself? Absolutely pissed off that Jess never told her? About to steal Legolas for herself because she's in love with him? And any suggestions welcomed!
-Crystal Snowflakes
Sunday, September 21, 2003